Varney still sees future at Derby

06 April 2009 02:46

The 26-year-old is on a month's loan at the Yorkshire club, having struggled to hit form since joining Derby from Charlton in November. He has scored just one goal in nine appearances for the Rams.

Varney is keen to play a role for the Owls during his stay at Hillsborough, but his long-term aim is to show Derby manager Nigel Clough that he can make an impact at Pride Park.

"I have had a tough time since Nigel Clough took over at Derby and it is just nice to be playing again," Varney told the Daily Express.

"Since he came in I have picked up an injury and had a couple of bouts of illness, so it hasn't really happened for me.

"But the manager has told me I am still in his plans for next season, so I will just try to get a few more games under my belt here and see what happens. I still have a long contract at Derby and want to do well there."